Nirmal Roy

Sadik Alam

Currents Students

In the 16th year of LLA, the P.G diploma students of Batch 16 are from many different states and union territories of the country. They are from varied backgrounds and walks of life, from interior designing to marketing, engineering to media, landscape architecture to graphic designing. The journey through the course since August 2016 is reflected in their photography. This gallery is a continuous representation of their progress as students at Light & Life Academy.

It is not often that education rises beyond the boundaries of academics and pushes its students towards the path of self actualization. This is a rare and commendable effort.

Agnello Dias, Chairman & Co-Founder, Taproot India

Like walking through a library of the future . Thank you for opening my eyes.

Josy Paul, Chairman and National Creative Director, BBDO India.

It is one of the greatest efforts I have seen .How passion can give shape to an institution which will hopefully, one day become a national treasure.

Anil Kapoor, Chairman Emeritus, Draft FCB Ulka

As always the Iqbal touch of class shows – in his students . I think Iqbal and Anu are doing a HUGE service to our industry and I wish them all the very best .I enjoy watching them shape raw talent into pure art !

Meera Sharath Chandra, Founder CEO & CCO of Tigress Tigress

I will remember my visit and my concert here as one of my life’s best moments. I played my best music in years here, am very inspired and moved , looking forward to my next visit

Salil Bhatt, Musician

LLA is a centre of excellence for Young Creative Minds ! Looking forward to my next trek to LLA

Bharath Bala, Filmmaker

Ocean Earth & Sky — that is where I wanted to feel my presence, personally and Professionally… through my passion for photography and professionally through my work —-that’s the beauty about this profession, where ever you are, the world above or beneath -photography exists !!! Light& Light Academy has helped me to achieve my passion into my profession – my dream to be an automobile and underwater photographer. Thanks to Iqbal Sir and Anu Mam for being a part of my inspiration and achievements.

Ajit S N (Alumnus)

I was partially responsible for naming the Academy, and today when I visited this place I realised how Light & Life complement each other even in a dream ! May God and nature keep showering their blessings on this child of destiny.

Ashok Roy, Creative Guru

One of my most exciting moments of 2013. I’m always proud being a student of Mr. Iqbal sir. A man with great simplicity, enthusiasm, spirit and the huge love for photography. He is always my inspiration.

You have given me a year full of memories, knowledge and fun which I don’t think I can get from anywhere else.

Azharudeen – Alumnus, LLA

Like walking through a library of the future . Thank you for opening my eyes.

Josy Paul, Chairman and National Creative Director, BBDO India.

Thanks for making me a photographer !!!

Bharath Srinivasan

A rarity in terms of talent, heart and passion ….you inspire us all Iqbal Sir !!!

In a display like this , its very difficult to single out any one talent . What I do find amazing is that LLA is that one institute that has managed to make so many different styles emerge . It takes a lot to impart skill / knowledge without stamping on creativity ! Well done .

Sudha Panchapakesan, Real Image – Chennai

My experience at LLA has been really brilliant. Meeting some of the top level and most sought after photographers in the industry was the icing on the cake, after being able to learn so much from them.

Shantanobo Das, Mumbai.

Being here has not only given me a chance to call myself a ‘Photographer’ and not just a ‘student of photography’, but also to transform myself into what I hope is a better human being.

Nrithya Randhir, Chennai.

After seeing these (LLA Alumni work) ” I feel Life is worth living”

P.C.Sreeram, Renowned Cinematographer

Firstly I have to thank Light & Life Academy for giving us the opportunity to work under a great personality in Indian cinema. Getting feedback from him was very encouraging. We got a better understanding as to what it takes for a multimedia production to occur.

Rejoy Krishna, Batch 15 On Alphonse Roy’s Class

Getting into LLA was a dream come true and we all thought that we had something in us to be a part of this esteemed academy. I am grateful to the amazing faculty and I am blessed to have them as a family away from home. With so much to learn I am glad that I am in safe hands. Looking forward to exploring the magical world of photography through their eyes.

Monika, Batch 15, On getting into LLA

It was really fantastic to see so much of enthusiasm from the children. Their response was very overwhelming and i really loved teaching them.

Manieesha, Batch 15, On the Social Work Program

As a true beginner who just bought a DSLR the first session as beautifully designed to meet the beginner needs. The assignments were challenging but also fun which enabled keeping a positive morale at the start of the program.

Akshay Sharma, Batch 15, On the first module at LLA

Iqbal Sir’s class is the most amazing experience for me. There is so much to learn from him, not just about photography but also living life. His experience in this field is very well showing out when he shares his different stories.

Sampada A, Batch 15, On Light class conducted by Iqbal

Batch 15 has students belonging to various parts of the country with different mindsets and our love for photography is the binding factor. Our first faculty, Ms. Punya helped us understand aesthetics in photography. We not only learnt aesthetics of photography in this session, but also aesthetics of life.